Tony Wagner
Tony Wagner was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 44B of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Wagner's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Transportation
- Excerpt: "I believe an 'AND' solution is required. A combination of efficiency targets for MNDOT, innovative financing, and funding that recognizes the rising cost of building & maintaining our infrastructure will be the long term solution that the business community, residents, and legislators on both sides of the aisle can support."
Environmental Stewardship
- Excerpt: "With this proven record, you have my commitment that I will continue to place stewardship of the environment as a key priority -- supporting the strong alternative energy legislation that the state has passed, working to improve the quality of our water, and protect our key natural resources."
Economic Development (& jobs!)
- Excerpt: "I have experience in improving our communities as both a business leader and public servant, and – with your support -- I’ll take both the above principles and experience in what truly impacts local communities to the legislature and make a positive impact on Minnesota, including expansion of program such as the Angel Tax Credit, those supporting small businesses, and expansion programs through DEED!"
Responsive to Constituents
- Excerpt: "Constituent service and advocacy is a key part of the role as a public servant. As a council member, I’ve worked hard to serve residents of my ward while balancing the city’s long term needs and plans; and as a business leader, I place a high priority on employee communications and interaction to improve employee engagement and retention."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Jon Applebaum defeated Jon Tollefson and Tony Wagner in the Democratic primary. Ryan Rutzick was unopposed in the Republican primary. Applebaum defeated Rutzick in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
|
37.6% | 1,053 |
| Tony Wagner | 36.3% | 1,016 |
| Jon Tollefson | 26.2% | 733 |
| Total Votes | 2,802 | |
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Wagner's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Representative John Benson (44B)
- Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison
- Minnetonka Mayor Terry Schneider
- The entire Minnetonka City Council - Patty Acomb, Dick Allendorf, Tim Bergstedt, Bob Ellingson, & Brad Wiersum
- Former Minnetonka Mayor & National League of Cities President Karen Anderson
- Former US Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD)
- Loaves & Fishes MN Executive Director & former Minnetonka School Board Member Cathy Maes
- Former Planning Commissioner Steve Adams
- Marilyn Carlson Nelson, former Chair & CEO Carlson Companies; Co-CEO Carlson Holdings
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Tony + Wagner + Minnesota + House"
See also
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B
- Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Minnesota State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Tony Wagner on Facebook
- Tony Wagner on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings"
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 1, 2014
- ↑ (dead link) Vote Wagner, "Issues," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ (dead link) Vote Wagner, "Endorsements," accessed July 24, 2014